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        "id": 1840538,
        "msgid": "ikn-phase-ii-expected-to-drive-stronger-growth-across-east-kalimantan-1783155008",
        "date": "2026-07-04 14:52:10",
        "title": "IKN phase II expected to drive stronger growth across East Kalimantan",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "The Nusantara Capital City (IKN) Authority anticipates that the second development phase from 2025 to 2029 will generate broader economic benefits for East Kalimantan. An official noted that North Penajam Paser's economy expanded by nearly 20 percent during the first phase, significantly outpacing other regions in the province. The government is positioning Nusantara as an economic superhub to stimulate sustainable growth through increased trade, local business involvement, and stronger supply chains.",
        "content": "<p>Deputy for Planning and Agrarian Affairs at the IKN Authority (OIKN)\nMia Amalia said in North Penajam Paser on Saturday that the 2025-2029\ndevelopment phase is expected to generate greater economic benefits not\nonly for Nusantara but also for surrounding regions.<\/p>\n<p>Citing an OIKN study, she pointed out that North Penajam Paser\u2019s\neconomy expanded by nearly 20 percent during the first development phase\nfrom 2022 to 2024, outperforming other districts and cities in East\nKalimantan Province.<\/p>\n<p>Amalia added that the provincial economy grew by around 3.7 percent\nduring the period, supported by increased government spending and a\nsurge of investments in the construction sector.<\/p>\n<p>She voiced optimism that Nusantara\u2019s development would further boost\nthe regional gross domestic product, leading to sustainable growth for\nthe city and neighboring regions.<\/p>\n<p>Amalia said the positive trend has been driven by stronger local\nsupply chains through construction activities, greater involvement of\nlocal businesses, and increased activity in supporting sectors.<\/p>\n<p>According to her, the government is working under the Nusantara\nEconomic Superhub framework to designate the future capital as a new\nepicenter of growth connected to surrounding regions, including the\nmajor cities of Balikpapan and Samarinda.<\/p>\n<p>Amalia further noted that the approach forms part of a broader\nstrategy to boost East Kalimantan\u2019s economy as a whole through more\nproductive sectors capable of generating sustainable economic\ngrowth.<\/p>\n<p>The OIKN official went on to emphasize that the Nusantara project had\nevidently stimulated regional growth through intensified trade and\nincreased demand for goods and services, logistics, accommodation, and\ntransportation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIKN\u2019s success is not just measured by the number of buildings but\nalso by economic growth and benefits for local communities,\u201d she\nconcluded.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia, South Korea build smart city center in\nNusantara<\/p>\n<p>Related news: IKN Authority strengthens local MSME\u2019s\ncompetitiveness<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Nyaman Bagus, Tegar Nurfitra<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ikn-phase-ii-expected-to-drive-stronger-growth-across-east-kalimantan-1783155008",
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